Question 1
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When determining the terms for a contract with a hotel located in India, an American businessperson should expect to make concessions and be patient because the decision-making process in Indian culture is very slow. What culture difference does this situation exemplify?
Question 2
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Which of the following is an example of a language barrier that might occur in the hospitality industry?
Question 3
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What should Horning Hotels do to determine which goods and services to provide in the new hotel that it is opening in China?
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Develop an interesting promotional plan
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Conduct research about the Chinese culture
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Organize a committee to evaluate domestic economic issues
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Assume that Chinese people will accept their existing products
Question 4
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Saudi Arabians wear conservative clothing that covers the entire body, while American tour guides often wear casual apparel while on the job. What cultural difference does this situation exemplify?
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Gestures
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Verbal cues
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Holiday traditions
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Personal appearance
Question 5
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When developing relationships with international hospitality businesses, it is important to understand that some cultures focus on achieving future rewards through persistence and saving money. What is this dimension of culture?
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Long-term orientation
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Uncertainty avoidance
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Power distance
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Individualism
Question 6
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Why do airlines offer several menu options to accommodate their passengers?
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Because table manners differ by nationality
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Because dietary habits often vary by culture
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Because lunch is usually the largest meal of the day
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Because most passengers expect large meals on short flights
Question 7
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Paul and Frederick are tour guides with the Global Tour Company. Paul speaks French, and Frederick speaks German. What type of cultural difference does this situation exemplify?
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Gender
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Religious
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Language
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Dining etiquette
Question 8
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Why is it important for hotel employees to learn about other cultures?
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To eliminate all guests’ complaints
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To reduce differences in social classes
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To prevent costly bookkeeping mistakes
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To avoid offending coworkers and guests
Question 9
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What should American hospitality and tourism businesses do if they want to sell products that will appeal to foreign markets?
Question 10
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In some cultures, it is proper behavior to present flowers or chocolates to potential business partners before a meeting, while other cultures consider it inappropriate behavior. What cultural difference does this situation exemplify?
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Gift-giving protocol
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Dining etiquette
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Social status
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Gender roles
Question 11
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How can hospitality employees foster positive relationships with international guests or clients?
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Exhibit a superior attitude
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Use slang when speaking with them
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Be respectful of cultural differences
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Avoid adapting to different circumstances
Question 12
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How can hospitality and tourism businesses help their employees embrace cultural diversity?
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Provide training
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Emphasize differences
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Develop presentations
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Encourage stereotypes
Question 13
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Executives of a Guatemalan tour company tend to make business decisions as a group. What dimension of culture does this situation exemplify?
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Short-term orientation
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Power distance
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Ethnocentrism
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Collectivism
Question 14
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Hospitality and tourism employees speak different languages, and have different customs and beliefs. What type of workforce do these characteristics describe?
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Homogenous
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Collaborative
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Diverse
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Skilled